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Ford S-MAX

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,997 cc

S23 DROMOT history

S23 DRO is a white diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 1 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 116,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

S23 DRO white Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford S-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,202 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 DRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 DRO was last recorded at 116,202 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,983 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
219 miles
Average per year
10,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,202 miles
  • 2025 – 103,582 miles
  • 2024 – 95,020 miles
  • 2023 – 79,480 miles
  • 2022 – 63,209 miles
  • 2021 – 56,254 miles
  • 2020 – 50,707 miles
  • 2019 – 41,310 miles
  • 2018 – 30,831 miles
  • 2017 – 22,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,202 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s trailing arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,202 miles (+219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,202 miles
    Test number
    467707914304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail115,983 miles (+12,401)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,983 miles
    Test number
    350723400323
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe fractured (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass103,582 miles (+226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,582 miles
    Test number
    895810666502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail103,356 miles (+8,336)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,356 miles
    Test number
    472236631491
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass95,020 miles (+15,540)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,020 miles
    Test number
    680259872735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass79,480 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,480 miles
    Test number
    412094906829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,409 miles (+16,200)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,409 miles
    Test number
    385968559659
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened nsr axle bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened axle bush xs play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass63,209 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,209 miles
    Test number
    360398547317
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 2nd from rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail63,209 miles (+6,955)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,209 miles
    Test number
    543364666142
    • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 2nd from rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass56,254 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    56,254 miles
    Test number
    972659091693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail56,254 miles (+5,547)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,254 miles
    Test number
    194138624464
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly should be replaced. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly should be replaced. (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass50,707 miles (+9,397)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    50,707 miles
    Test number
    353341415993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both o/s and n/s tyre wear should be kept under observation.
  13. Pass41,310 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    41,310 miles
    Test number
    318843621161
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Fail41,310 miles (+10,479)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,310 miles
    Test number
    699963698605
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass30,831 miles (+8,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    30,831 miles
    Test number
    263333601160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass22,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    22,803 miles
    Test number
    751777600121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 DRO

Does S23 DRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 DRO is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 DRO?
The MOT on S23 DRO is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 DRO done?
S23 DRO was recorded at 116,202 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 10,281 miles a year.
Has S23 DRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 DRO has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 DRO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S23 DRO find?
S23 DRO passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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